About Us

The Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC) is Victoria's largest provider of Residential, Community and Home-based early parenting services.

With our Residential Early Parenting Centre in Noble Park and Community home-based services across Victoria, we play a special role in providing parenting education and support to thousands of families every year to give their children the best start in life. 

We are very proud to have been rated within the Victorian Public Sector as being one of the five best performing health services in the state for workplace culture, rated by our employees in 2023.

We have a caring, inclusive culture with a sense of purpose and are giving back to children and families, so this really is a rewarding and fulfilling place to work!

The Role

The Maintenance Officer undertakes a broad array of tasks to assist in the smooth function of QEC. Key tasks include but are not limited to ensuring QEC maintenance program is carried out in a safe and time effective manner, repair and maintenance of equipment, goods, furniture removal and set up and assisting trades people and contractors.

Regular tasks include repairing defects or faults to offices, furniture or equipment and undertaking minor painting, plastering, tiling, removing graffiti, grounds maintenance.

To be considered for this role, the ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a trade or maintenance background.
• Excellent communication, organisational skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Proficient documentation and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families and team members.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder relationship.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Capable of meeting the physical requirements to effectively carry out duties.

At QEC, we offer many great Public Sector employment benefits including:

• Generous salary packaging.
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time).
• Extensive training and ongoing career development.
• Access to study and professional development leave.
• Access to QEC's wellbeing program and team building activities.
• Free onsite car parking.
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Access to QEC's Employee Assistance Program.

Appointment is subject to up-to-date Immunisation status, satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check.

QEC employees are required to comply with the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

QEC promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment and is committed to supporting a diverse workforce.

For a confidential discussion please contact our People, Culture & Safety team on (03) 9549 2703.

A position description is attached.